December 1942

Eastern Front

The Germans unleash a fierce counterattack against the southern edge of the 41st Army's Belyi salient, the 19th Panzer Division slicing through the Soviet lines to isolate the I Mechanized and VI Rifle Corps. Bitter fighting rages as the Soviets fight to prevent encirclement.

Elements of the 5th Tank Army force their way across the Chir near Surovikino, to the left of the 336th Infantry Division. Balck's 11th Panzer Division move up and lead units check the Soviet advance. The 5th Shock Army arrives to reinforce the embattled units along the Chir Front.